Bus Driver

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

According to the prescribed policies and procedures and under the general supervision of the individual responsible for coordinating transportation at the facility, the Bus Driver assumes the responsibility for safely operating the assigned company vehicles and ensuring resident/client safety while utilizing transportation services

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have the ability to understand data and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Valid driver’s license and able to meet National Church Residences’ motor vehicle policy.

Nice To Haves

Some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives company vehicles on scheduled and unscheduled local trips as assigned by the supervisor.
Responsible for resident/client safety while transporting, follows, safe transportation practices including utilizing all safety equipment including seatbelts, wheelchair tie-downs, etc.
Assists residents/clients when boarding and de-boarding, to ensure safety, assisting with packages, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices.
May assist resident/client with managing walkways to and from the vehicle and the destination’s door.
Observes resident’s/client’s behavior.
Follows all road laws, rules and regulations as it pertains to the area.
Utilizes hands free adapter at all times when mobile devices are required.
Performs vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspections.
Reports incidents, safety hazards and maintenance requirements immediately to supervisor and follows-up to ensure corrective measures were taken.
Ensures that vehicles are stocked and fueled.
Maintains cleanliness of vehicles, both inside and out.
Completes paperwork as needed for the facility, including trip logs, preventive maintenance logs, fuel purchase expenses, etc.
May act as a courier between the facilities delivering inter-office mail, supplies, packages, etc.
Attends required in-services and mandatory meetings.
Fulfills at least 12 hours of in-service training each year.
Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff.
Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.